Exclusive Interview with Avi Sic: An In-Depth Look at the Creation of ‘Disco Train’

In this exclusive interview, we delve into the creation of Avi Sic's latest track, ‘Disco Train,’ produced alongside Kiro Prime. This vibrant new release dropped through Mentalo Music/Spinnin' Records. Avi takes us behind the scenes of this exciting project, sharing insights into her collaboration with Kiro Prime, the process of incorporating her own vocals into the track for the first time, and how she balanced maintaining her signature sound with experimenting with new techniques and collaborating with another artist.  Avi also discusses the significance of the track’s support from top DJs and what’s coming up for her, including high-profile performances and future collaborations.

Hey Avi Sic, how are you? Congratulations on the release of ‘Disco Train’!

Hello! Thanks so much, I'm super excited about this one.

What was the initial spark that inspired the production of ‘Disco Train’? How did you begin shaping the track from that initial idea?

I came up with the lyrics and wrote a rough arrangement for the track but wasn’t fully satisfied with my composition. So, I reached out to my guy Kiro Prime to see if he was interested in the idea. He liked it, and the rest is history.

How did the collaboration between you and Kiro Prime come about for ‘Disco Train’?

We had been talking for a while. I’m a huge fan of his tracks, and it turned out it was mutual. I sent him a few different ideas, and this was the one he wanted to work on.

‘Disco Train’ marks the first time you’ve featured your own vocals. Can you describe the process and challenges of recording and integrating your vocals into the track?

I write a lot of lyrics but never had the courage to use them on a track until now. Recording them is easy, but I don’t always love the way I sound. I’m not a singer by any means, more of a spoken word type. Now with AI integration and the ability to process vocals into new sounds so easily, it’s definitely changed my mind about using them. Samples are so overdone, and vocals are important. I often reach out to friends and colleagues for features, but why not use my own here and there? Not only does it make a track unique, but it’s also more satisfying. I’m using my voice on a lot of new stuff I’m working on now.

How did you and Kiro Prime manage the production workflow for ‘Disco Train’? Were there specific roles or tasks that each of you focused on?

We went back and forth. I sent him the original project idea in Ableton, and he did his thing from there, creating new sounds including the lead synth and new drums. Only a few sounds—like the train whistle, for example—were kept in the final version. The arrangement was supercharged. He really impressed me with his workflow.

How do you balance maintaining your signature sound while also experimenting with new elements and techniques in your music?

A lot of that comes from collaborative experiences. When you work with someone, you are blending some of your sounds, some of theirs, and writing new stuff to fit. Creatively speaking, it’s the best hands-on experience you can get in my opinion and makes for such original sounding stuff. But I choose work partners very carefully. You also have to be on the same page and willing to make compromises. Keeping a signature sound is easy since that comes so naturally—I’d say it’s the willingness to try new things that makes for the best experimentation.

How do you decide when a track is finished and ready for release? Was there a specific moment for ‘Disco Train’ when you knew it was complete?

Kiro took his time with it, so I already knew it was going to turn out great. He sent me back the almost-final version, and it was awesome but needed a few minor tweaks. We talked about it, and I sent him back a few ideas—small things that make a big difference. And then we were ready to shop it around.

What was your reaction when the record got signed?

We signed with Robin Schulz’s Mentalo Music, which was very exciting. We are both huge fans of his music and career. But the bonus was that it was also signed to Spinnin’ Records, and that’s a bucket list label.

‘Disco Train’ has been played by artists including Mike Williams, Cheat Codes, Showtek, Going Deeper, and more. How does it feel to have your music supported by so many A-list DJs?

It’s a trip. I never take any of it for granted. My list of DJ support keeps building, and that’s a great feeling. We charted on 1001Tracklists pretty early, so I knew it was going to have some traction. We hit 50 on the Beatport Bass House chart, and Robin has been adding it to all his playlists as well. Very happy to see the track getting so much shine.

Looking ahead, what upcoming projects or collaborations are you most excited about? Can you share any details about your next releases and performances?

Later this week, I’ll be playing an official Lollapalooza party with Walker & Royce. Super excited for that one. I have the North Coast Music Festival coming up at the end of the month, where I’ll be playing the Chill Dome stage, and of course, tons of shows and events in between those. Kiro and I are working on some new collabs at the moment, and I have a laundry list of other projects with awesome producers in the works as well. So yeah, lots of cool stuff happening!

Thanks to Avi Sic for discussing the behind-the-scenes details of ‘Disco Train.’ Her approach to blending her unique style with new elements and the extra layer of collaboration with Kiro Prime makes this release unmissable for Tech House lovers. Through this interview, she shares valuable insights into her creative process. We look forward to following Avi Sic’s journey as she continues to work on new projects and collaborations, wishing her success with ‘Disco Train’ and her future endeavors.

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